Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2016-19 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE 4-door 4wdThe Hyundai Tucson was redesigned for the 2016 model year, and the Kia Sportage was redesigned for the 2017 model year (the two vehicles are now built on the same platform).

Overall evaluation

G

Structure and safety cage

G

Injury measures

Head/neck

G

Chest

G

Hip/thigh

G

Lower leg/foot

G

Restraints and dummy kinematics

G

Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

The driver's space was maintained well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.

Small overlap front: passenger-side

Rating applies to 2016-19 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE 4-door 4wdThe Hyundai Tucson was redesigned for the 2016 model year, and the Kia Sportage was redesigned for the 2017 model year (the two vehicles are now built on the same platform).

Overall evaluation

G

Structure and safety cage

A

Passenger injury measures

Head/neck

G

Chest

G

Hip/thigh

G

Lower leg/foot

G

Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

G

Driver injury measures

Head/neck

G

Chest

G

Hip/thigh

G

Lower leg/foot

G

Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

G

Action shot taken during the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame and dashboard after the crash test indicates that the passenger’s survival space was maintained reasonably well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the passenger dummy’s head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

Despite lateral intrusion of the door sill, the risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.

Moderate overlap front

Rating applies to 2016-19 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE 4-door 4wdThe Hyundai Tucson was redesigned for the 2016 model year, and the Kia Sportage was redesigned for the 2017 model year (the two vehicles are now built on the same platform). Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2016 Tucson conducted by Hyundai as part of frontal crash test verification.

Side

Rating applies to 2016-19 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4-door 4wd The Hyundai Tucson was redesigned for the 2016 model year, and the Kia Sportage was redesigned for the 2017 model year (the two vehicles are now built on the same platform). Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2016 Tucson conducted by Hyundai as part of side crash test verification.

Headlights

Ratings are given for 4 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

Limited trim

Low-beam headlight type

LED projector

High-beam headlight type

Halogen reflector

Curve-adaptive?

No

High-beam assist?

No

Overall rating

A

Low beams On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

Trim level(s)

Limited trim equipped with Ultimate package; built after May 2017

Low-beam headlight type

HID projector

High-beam headlight type

Halogen reflector

Curve-adaptive?

Yes

High-beam assist?

No

Overall rating

A

Low beams On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and fair on the gradual left curve.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

Trim level(s)

SE trim

Eco trim

Sport trim

SE Plus trim

Value Edition trim

Night trim

Low-beam headlight type

Halogen projector

High-beam headlight type

Halogen reflector

Curve-adaptive?

No

High-beam assist?

No

Overall rating

P

Low beams On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp right curve and inadequate on the gradual right and both left curves.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.

Trim level(s)

Limited trim equipped with Ultimate package; built before June 2017

Low-beam headlight type

HID projector

High-beam headlight type

Halogen reflector

Curve-adaptive?

Yes

High-beam assist?

No

Overall rating

P

Low beams On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.

The low beams created excessive glare.

High beams On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.

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